Nathan Tichenor

Nathan Tichenor is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. He also serves as Chief Research Officer at the Bush Combat Development Complex and Director of Hypersonic Facilities there. His research focuses on high-speed aerodynamics, novel flow control strategies, advanced diagnostic development, and wind tunnel design, with expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University, completed in 2010, 2007, and 2005 respectively.

His work spans experimental and numerical studies of hypersonic boundary layers, shock wave interactions, and flow control techniques using laser-based methods and plasma discharges. Notable contributions include studies on cylinder-induced shock interactions, cycloidal rotor blade dynamics, and thermal transport in high-speed flows. He has led projects involving shape-memory alloy actuators for wind tunnel models and developed novel methods for flow tagging and imaging in hypersonic regimes.

Recent publications highlight advancements in boundary layer instability measurements, dual-mode energy deposition control systems, and antenna optimization for hypersonic flows. His research emphasizes practical applications of fluid dynamics principles in defense and aerospace engineering contexts.